This is a weekly check in for the mamas who have made it to the 3rd trimester!!! If you are in week 28 or past, feel free to join in on the weekly fun.
- How far along? EDD?
- How is everyone feeling this week?
- Any upcoming appointments?
- GTKY: What's your favorite halloween candy (or any candy)? What's your least favorite?
- Don't forget about HDBD or PIP your nursery!
If you're just joining us please post a:
- Mini synopsis in your first post with your EDD
- How many babies you are pregnant with
- If you know the gender(s)
- How you have been feeling in your 3rd tri
Please let us know if you need to be added to the list below:
@wildrainbow EDD 11/11 Eviction Date 10/15 for this little boy!
@Joslynj11 EDD12/1 B/G Twins! Eviction date 11/19!
@mag1cbeli3ver EDD12/1 with a little boy!
@prudence9-2 EDD 12/6 with a little boy! Induction date 11/29!
@Ilky EDD 12/12 with a little boy!
@DecemberDoll27 EDD 12/15 with a little boy!
@artemis618 EDD 12/21 with a little girl!
@tosh24 EDD 1/7 Team Green!
Me: 33, DH: 41
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
Re: 3rd Trimester Check-in | w/o Oct. 15th
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
TTC since Aug 2015,
BFP Apr 2017 - late diagnosed EP, right tube removed, left tube scarred.
Dx: tubal IF
IVF Sept 2017, 7 R, 6M, 6F- 4 blasts, 1 transferred fresh - CP
FET #1 Dec 2017- BFN
FET #2 Jan 2018- CP
FET #3 BFP!!! EDD 12/15/2018!
How is everyone feeling this week? Had a horrible time sleeping last night! I was awake at 2:15 and just could not go back to sleep. I ended up getting up and going down stairs around 3 and was just wide awake. I wasn't really having pain or anything, just lots of things on my mind. I tried making a list of everything I was thinking of - that's supposed to help get it off your mind - but still didn't manage to get back to sleep. Hoping tonight is better! Other than that, just lots of braxton hicks going on.
Any upcoming appointments? I had a regular check-up last Thursday. It went well for the most part, but at one point the NP was like "have you been taking your iron? how that's going?" I told her that I haven't been taking iron b/c I didn't know I was supposed to be. She said someone should have called. Well, they didn't! And what's worse is that they did the blood test when I had my GD test back at 27 weeks. I've had 2 appointments - both with OB's - since then and no one had mentioned anything. That really frustrates me!!!! So, now I'm taking an iron supplement everyday. Hoping it doesn't mess with my digestive system to badly.
GTKY: What's your favorite halloween candy (or any candy)? What's your least favorite? My favorite is definitely snickers, but skittles are a close second! I do not like anything that has or tastes like black licorice, and smarties are a no-go!
Randoms - We have our 2nd birthing class tomorrow night! This one is when we will get to tour the maternity ward (I was hoping we would've done it last week, but alas, we didn't). Then I have some family coming in Saturday who are staying with us for the baby shower on Sunday morning - I can't wait!!! I initially didn't want a formal shower, but now I'm getting more and more excited as it gets closer! Oh - and we installed the car seat this weekend since DH was on vacation!
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
@mag1cbeli3ver That’s super annoying that no one told you about the iron supplement. I’ve actually been taking it since first trimester optimistic that it would help with my energy level. Not sure which you’re taking, but I’m a fan of the Megafood Blood Builder in terms of not messing with my system too much (but I’ve also been taking 6 Costco fiber capsules 3x/day for about as long - partly because I heard there might be blood sugar benefits take 15-30 minutes before meals and partly to avoid constipation—>hemorrhoids). Hope the supplement is helping! Yay for installed car seat - it’s getting real!
@Ilky Your shower sounds great. We haven’t really told many people we’re pregnant because of twins from our two *TW* losses (mostly just telling people when they see me ) so that hasn’t been conducive to anyone offering to throw us a shower (and my sister in law didn’t even know it’s not proper to host a shower yourself...so it didn’t really occur to her to - with which we’re totally fine. We’re getting a lot of hand me down stuff from friends and neighbors).
Married 6/18/16 (Me 42, DH 44), TTC #2
***TW***
As of 12/2016: AMH 1.42, FSH 6.1, AFC ~10
Self-benched Nov-Dec 2016 for
IVF #1 Jan-Feb 2017 (OCP, testosterone primed antagonist w/HGH - ER 2/2/17 - 12R, 7M ICSI'd, 3F, 0B)
IVF #2 Mar-Apr 2017 (testosterone primed agonist/luteal lupron w/HGH - ER 4/8/17 - 10R, 8M, 8F, 5B, 1 PGS normal)
IVF #3 May-Jun 2017 (testosterone primed agonist/luteal lupron w/HGH - ER 6/4/17 - 14R, 5F, 3B, 0 normal)
**New RE**
IVF #4 Sept 2017 (natural start microdose lupron flare w/HGH - ER 9/28/17 - 33R, 18F, 10B, 4 PGS normals!)
FET #1 (medicated) of one PGS normal 4AA XX 11/2/17 - Beta #1 11/11/17 (153), Beta #2 11/13/17 (324), mc at 5w1d on 11/19/17
IVF #5 Dec 2017 - Insemination of 9 frozen eggs from 2012 (8F, 1B, 0 normal)
Jan 2018 - Natural cycle ERA (normal/receptive) & stimming for
IVF #6 Jan-Feb 2018 (natural start microdose lupron flare w/HGH - ER 2/3/18 - 17R, 6M, 4F, 0 blasts)
IVF #7 Feb 2018 (natural start microdose lupron flare w/HGH - ER 2/26/18 - 19R, 9M, 9F, 4B, 2 PGS normals)
FET #2 Apr 2018 (natural cycle w/o trigger, w/P4 support) of one PGS normal 4AA- XX 4/5/18 - Beta #1 4/14/18 (67), Beta #2 4/16/18 (231)
Rainbow baby girl born 12/16/2018 (via c-section, induced at 39 weeks)
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TFAS!
FET #3 Dec 2019 (natural cycle w/o trigger, w/P4 support) of one PGS normal 3BB XY 12/16/19 - Beta #1 12/24/19 (139), Beta #2 12/27/19 (482)
A little background on me (*TW*): DH and I have a 12 yo DD that we conceived spontaneously but, much to our surprise, have struggled ever since then to build our family (we also have a DS that we had to see an RE to conceive). We have no idea if DD was just a fluke and we were always likely to have issues, or if our problems stem from my endo which has likely progressed over the years. Either way, this current baby took us 6 years, 3 losses, 5 IUIs, a round of IVF, and 3 FETs to conceive, so it's been...a process. I am pregnant with a singleton and am TEAM GREEN!
*TW loss and children mentioned*
Apr 17: IUI #1 = BFN
May 17: IUI #2 = BFN
Jun 17: IUI #3 = Late BFP (18 DPO) | NMC 17Jul17 @ ~6w
Aug 17: IUI #4 = Cancelled due to premature ovulation | TI = BFN
Sep 17: IUI #5 = Cancelled due to overstimulation (10+ follies)
Nov 17: IVF #1 = Cancelled due to non-IF related health issue | TI = BFN
Dec 17: IVF #1 = Puregon 200, Menopur 75, Orgalutran, Suprefact trigger due to OHSS risk | 22R, 18M, 16F, 10B frozen
Feb 18: FET #1 (medicated) = BFN
Mar 18: FET #2 (natural cycle) = CP (beta 1: 54; beta 2: 0)
EDD: 07Jan2019 Team Green
My Rainbow Baby Boy born 03Jan2019
@mag1cbeli3ver Insomnia is the worst. I was up for 2.5 hours last night (which seems to be pretty typical of most nights) and I am basically dragging myself through the day today. I don't know what iron supplement you're on, but if you find the one you're taking is bothering you, try a heme iron. It is a bioavailable form so it doesn't constipate. I take NFH brand capsules. Genestra also makes a liquid iron that is a different bioavailable form that is gentle on the gut.
@Ilky Glad to hear you had a nice baby shower! Have you tried massage for your hip pain? Mine is pretty bad and deep massages of the hips, glutes, and quads seems to be working (just make sure you see someone who is familiar with prenatal massage). I also highly recommend using a fitness ball to do some pelvic exercises that are safe for pregnancy (mainly circles, figure 8s, and bounces...check out Google or YouTube). I finally broke mine out again and have been doing my exercises 2-3 times a day and really notice a difference in my hip and SI joint pain.
ETA: Oops, missed your post @artemis618! Hi!!! I hear you on not telling a lot of people! I finally just told my mom and one sister that I was pregnant last week! My extended family has a celebration of life to attend on Sunday so I guess when I show up there the rest of my aunts, uncles and cousins will find out then. It's unfortunate that loss has sort of stolen that excitement and naivety from us, but it is what it is.
*TW loss and children mentioned*
Apr 17: IUI #1 = BFN
May 17: IUI #2 = BFN
Jun 17: IUI #3 = Late BFP (18 DPO) | NMC 17Jul17 @ ~6w
Aug 17: IUI #4 = Cancelled due to premature ovulation | TI = BFN
Sep 17: IUI #5 = Cancelled due to overstimulation (10+ follies)
Nov 17: IVF #1 = Cancelled due to non-IF related health issue | TI = BFN
Dec 17: IVF #1 = Puregon 200, Menopur 75, Orgalutran, Suprefact trigger due to OHSS risk | 22R, 18M, 16F, 10B frozen
Feb 18: FET #1 (medicated) = BFN
Mar 18: FET #2 (natural cycle) = CP (beta 1: 54; beta 2: 0)
EDD: 07Jan2019 Team Green
My Rainbow Baby Boy born 03Jan2019
How far along? EDD? 33+3
How is everyone feeling this week? I am getting so sore, like it's becoming so hard to change from one side to the other at night. Only 1 more month!!
Any upcoming appointments? Had an appointment last Thursday and next MFM is next week Monday. My OB and I spoke delivery a little bit more and we set an official tentative induction date. We only mark it as tentative in case these twins decide to come before then but I am hoping they can hang on!!
GTKY: What's your favorite halloween candy (or any candy)? What's your least favorite? I love fruity chewy candies so anything like skittles, gummy worms, runts, taffy. Really anything like that. I don't eat a lot of chocolate so I would say that is my least favorite
Don't forget about HDBD or PIP your nursery!
ETA:Changed the formatting so it's a bit more legible.
IVF ER 5/5/2016
23 eggs retrieved; 15 mature; 8 developed to embryos; 6 frozen day 5; 2 frozen day 6
Transfer canceled OHSS
FET #1 6/2/2016 transferred 2 embryos
Beta #1 6/15/2016 BFN
FET #2 8/1/2016 transferred last 2 embryos (lost 4 in the thaw)
Beta #1 8/12/16 BFN
IVF #2: Started stims 12/2
ER #2 12/14/2016; 16 follies retrieved, 8 fertilized to day 1, 4 frozen day 5, and 1 frozen day 6
Praying my frosties are strong through the next thaw FX
FET # 3 2/07/2017 2 embabies thawed 2 embabies transferred
2/14/2017 *TW* First ever BFP
Beta #1 2/20/2017 277 Beta #2 2/23/2017 8,945...did I hear you right!
3/10/2017 One beating heart HR 168!! So very happy
3/10/2017 Official graduate from Jones Institute for Reproductive Health!! Couldn't help but cry
6/8/2017 Anatomy Scan proves ITS A GIRL!
10/30/17 An angel was Born; Riley Charlize 7:50 AM my heart is so full
Matthew Ronan was born at 11:23 am CST. He weighed 5lbs5oz and was 18.5 inches long. These pics were snapped by H while I was being stitched.
Baby Matthew Ronan looks cute I hope he will not need to spend a long time at NICU
I havent been gaining weight since 27w!!! With the GD it’s hard to find what else I can eat that will be in the allowed carb limits.
Hysteroscopy: 2013
IUI #1-2: 2013 BFN
Surgery 10/2015: Planned to start trying again but had a surgery. (Not related to fertility)
Surgery 5/2016: Planned to start trying again but had another surgery. (Not related to fertility)
IUI #3-5 (with Clomid): summer 2016 BFN
IVF #1: 11/2016. 30R; 21M; 20F; 8B (6 day5 & 2 day6); 4 normal after PGS
Medicated FET #1: 1/31/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFP. Embryo stopped growing at 6w 1d. MUA at 9w 3d.
Medicated FET #2: June 2017 - cancelled...
Hysteroscopy #2: June 2017
Medicated FET #2: 8/7/2017 transferred 1 embryo 5BB. BFP. Ended in CP.
Medicated FET #3: 10/11/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFN
ERA: December 2017 - need an extra 12 hours of PIO
Medicated FET #4: 1/24/2018 transferred 1 embryo 4AA. BFN
Out of embryos.
IVF #2: 03/2018.
@tosh24 welcome to 3rd tri! So happy to see you here. Good luck with the scan tomorrow. And, thank you for the suggestions. I have done two prenatal massages but didnt think they were worth the $100 something. I see a chiropractor and a pelvic floor physical therapist who are specialized in pregnant women. They do help and the pain was almost gone, but last several nights have been bad. It could be sitting all day infront of PC, stressing, not moving/walking, etc. I have a ball at home, I should sit on it more often, it is just so hard when every part of my body aches I want to go and lay down haha
Hysteroscopy: 2013
IUI #1-2: 2013 BFN
Surgery 10/2015: Planned to start trying again but had a surgery. (Not related to fertility)
Surgery 5/2016: Planned to start trying again but had another surgery. (Not related to fertility)
IUI #3-5 (with Clomid): summer 2016 BFN
IVF #1: 11/2016. 30R; 21M; 20F; 8B (6 day5 & 2 day6); 4 normal after PGS
Medicated FET #1: 1/31/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFP. Embryo stopped growing at 6w 1d. MUA at 9w 3d.
Medicated FET #2: June 2017 - cancelled...
Hysteroscopy #2: June 2017
Medicated FET #2: 8/7/2017 transferred 1 embryo 5BB. BFP. Ended in CP.
Medicated FET #3: 10/11/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFN
ERA: December 2017 - need an extra 12 hours of PIO
Medicated FET #4: 1/24/2018 transferred 1 embryo 4AA. BFN
Out of embryos.
IVF #2: 03/2018.
@Joslynj11 That means your at the top of the list! Woohoo! I updated your "eviction" date and added @tosh24
to our list - welcome to the 3rd tri! GL with all of your appointments this week! Have fun seeing baby at your US today.
Thank you for the advice on the iron supplements, @artemis618 and @tosh24. Things have been okay for the first few days, so let's hope it stays that way.
@prudence9-2 GL with all of your appointments as well! Busy week for us 3rd tri ladies! And congrats on having an induction date set - that is so exciting!
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
@Joslynj11 I'm finding it a near impossible feat to roll over in bed with one baby, so I'm sure with two it's like Olympic athlete level! So exciting that you have an eviction date!
@prudence9-2 Glad you're finding your numbers are better with the increased dosage. It must be so hard/stressful to figure out what to eat that stays within the rules.
@Ilky I sit in front of a computer all day too and I don't think it does my back/hips any favours. I also have a standing workstation so I try to stand for a bit and sit for a bit but it's a constant juggle between wanting to take pressure off my back but not wanting to stand too long or my ankles disappear lol!
@wildrainbow I have a few November 2018 mom friends that I've been checking in on here and there so I've seen some of your posts throughout your pregnancy with all of the stuff you've had to deal with. I'm so sorry Matthew's birth didn't go as expected and you had to be separated from him. That is super hard. He's a total cutie and I hope he doesn't have to spend much time in the NICU and that you're reunited quickly!
*TW loss and children mentioned*
Apr 17: IUI #1 = BFN
May 17: IUI #2 = BFN
Jun 17: IUI #3 = Late BFP (18 DPO) | NMC 17Jul17 @ ~6w
Aug 17: IUI #4 = Cancelled due to premature ovulation | TI = BFN
Sep 17: IUI #5 = Cancelled due to overstimulation (10+ follies)
Nov 17: IVF #1 = Cancelled due to non-IF related health issue | TI = BFN
Dec 17: IVF #1 = Puregon 200, Menopur 75, Orgalutran, Suprefact trigger due to OHSS risk | 22R, 18M, 16F, 10B frozen
Feb 18: FET #1 (medicated) = BFN
Mar 18: FET #2 (natural cycle) = CP (beta 1: 54; beta 2: 0)
EDD: 07Jan2019 Team Green
My Rainbow Baby Boy born 03Jan2019
Hysteroscopy: 2013
IUI #1-2: 2013 BFN
Surgery 10/2015: Planned to start trying again but had a surgery. (Not related to fertility)
Surgery 5/2016: Planned to start trying again but had another surgery. (Not related to fertility)
IUI #3-5 (with Clomid): summer 2016 BFN
IVF #1: 11/2016. 30R; 21M; 20F; 8B (6 day5 & 2 day6); 4 normal after PGS
Medicated FET #1: 1/31/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFP. Embryo stopped growing at 6w 1d. MUA at 9w 3d.
Medicated FET #2: June 2017 - cancelled...
Hysteroscopy #2: June 2017
Medicated FET #2: 8/7/2017 transferred 1 embryo 5BB. BFP. Ended in CP.
Medicated FET #3: 10/11/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFN
ERA: December 2017 - need an extra 12 hours of PIO
Medicated FET #4: 1/24/2018 transferred 1 embryo 4AA. BFN
Out of embryos.
IVF #2: 03/2018.
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
Pic in spoiler
33 weeks 4 days!
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
@tosh24 Welcome mama! And YEEES the struggle is real. I am to the point where I would almost rather be sore and stay on the same side than roll over
@mag1cbeli3ver Love the bump pic!! It's crazy to think that I am not the next to deliver I hope its a smooth 4 weeks!!
IVF ER 5/5/2016
23 eggs retrieved; 15 mature; 8 developed to embryos; 6 frozen day 5; 2 frozen day 6
Transfer canceled OHSS
FET #1 6/2/2016 transferred 2 embryos
Beta #1 6/15/2016 BFN
FET #2 8/1/2016 transferred last 2 embryos (lost 4 in the thaw)
Beta #1 8/12/16 BFN
IVF #2: Started stims 12/2
ER #2 12/14/2016; 16 follies retrieved, 8 fertilized to day 1, 4 frozen day 5, and 1 frozen day 6
Praying my frosties are strong through the next thaw FX
FET # 3 2/07/2017 2 embabies thawed 2 embabies transferred
2/14/2017 *TW* First ever BFP
Beta #1 2/20/2017 277 Beta #2 2/23/2017 8,945...did I hear you right!
3/10/2017 One beating heart HR 168!! So very happy
3/10/2017 Official graduate from Jones Institute for Reproductive Health!! Couldn't help but cry
6/8/2017 Anatomy Scan proves ITS A GIRL!
10/30/17 An angel was Born; Riley Charlize 7:50 AM my heart is so full
hows little Matthew is doing?
Hysteroscopy: 2013
IUI #1-2: 2013 BFN
Surgery 10/2015: Planned to start trying again but had a surgery. (Not related to fertility)
Surgery 5/2016: Planned to start trying again but had another surgery. (Not related to fertility)
IUI #3-5 (with Clomid): summer 2016 BFN
IVF #1: 11/2016. 30R; 21M; 20F; 8B (6 day5 & 2 day6); 4 normal after PGS
Medicated FET #1: 1/31/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFP. Embryo stopped growing at 6w 1d. MUA at 9w 3d.
Medicated FET #2: June 2017 - cancelled...
Hysteroscopy #2: June 2017
Medicated FET #2: 8/7/2017 transferred 1 embryo 5BB. BFP. Ended in CP.
Medicated FET #3: 10/11/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFN
ERA: December 2017 - need an extra 12 hours of PIO
Medicated FET #4: 1/24/2018 transferred 1 embryo 4AA. BFN
Out of embryos.
IVF #2: 03/2018.